A neural implant system for communicating neural impulses generated by a brain of a patient having a body includes a neural implant electrode system that is configured to be implanted in a selected site of the patient's brain. A wireless power receiver and communication circuit is in communication with the neural implant electrode and is configured to be disposed within the patient's body at a predetermined location. An external telemetry and power unit is configured to provide power to and to communicate with the wireless power receiver and communication circuit. The wireless power source and transceiver circuit is configured to operate outside of the patient's body.
